Lehigh Valley Hospital: When It Matters Most
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Gastroenterology

Care for Digestive Disorders

Our experts at the Center for Digestive Disorders treat digestive problems, from upset stomachs to colon-rectal cancer. More >>

Having Difficulty with Digestion?
Whether your symptoms are nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, bloating or stomach cramps, our gastroenterologists can help. More >>

Diagnosing and Treating Your Digestive Problem
Our specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of digestive problems using procedures that include endoscopy and colonoscopy. More >>

Medication and Your Digestive System
Certain medications can affect your digestive system in harmful ways. Our experts can help you determine which ones to avoid. More >>

A Journey Through the Digestive Tract
The digestive process begins when we eat. Food journeys through the digestive tract, where nutrients are absorbed and waste products eliminated. More >>

Stomachaches and Digestion Problems in Kids
If your child has frequent, severe stomachaches, or other digestion and intestinal problems, you want to know what’s wrong and what you can do to help More >>

Colon-Rectal Conditions
Lehigh Valley Hospital's colon-rectal surgeons diagnose and treat your condition, offering relief from discomfort and peace of mind More >>

Ask Our Expert on Digestive Disorders
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Quality Results
See how our care compares to other hospitals in Pennsylvania and nationwide. More >>

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Ask Our Expert
Q: Do I really need a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer?
A: Yes, colonoscopies are the most accurate way to screen for and also prevent this cancer.


Are You Taking Your Medication Correctly?
The next time you have a prescription filled, don’t forget to read the detailed information that comes with it.

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    Lehigh Valley Hospital has campuses in Allentown and Bethlehem, Pa. and serves the Pennsylvania communities of Easton, Doylestown, Quakertown, Hazelton, Lehighton, Perkasie, Pottstown, Pottsville, Reading, Scranton, Wilkes Barre, Stroudsburg, and the Poconos and also Phillipsburg and Flemington, N.J., and western New Jersey. You don't have to travel to Philadelphia or New York for quality health care.

     
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